Tag: aftershocks
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Cebu Earthquake: Fault Finders Sharpen Knowledge, Boost Resilience
Understanding the Cebu earthquake and its surface rupture The September 30, 2025 magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu left more than shaking ground in its wake. A shallow focus of about 5 kilometers produced a surface rupture first observed by geologists from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) in Nailon, near Bogo City.…
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Cebu Earthquake: Fault Finders, Knowledge Sharers, and Enhanced Resilience
Understanding Cebu’s Surface Rupture and the New Bogo Bay Fault When the September 30, 2025, magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattled Cebu, it didn’t just shake the ground; it revealed a surface rupture that geologists had anticipated but not fully mapped before. The initial rupture occurred near Nailon in Bogo City, exposing a new offshore-onland fault system…
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Bogo Bay Fault Identified as Source of Cebu Quake 6.9
Experts Identify Bogo Bay Fault as the Source of Cebu’s Magnitude 6.9 Quake In a development that could reshape understanding of northern Cebu’s seismic landscape, experts have identified the newly named Bogo Bay Fault as the source of the magnitude-6.9 earthquake that struck on September 30. A team from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…
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Experts Identify New Bogo Bay Fault as Source of Magnitude 6.9 Cebu Earthquake
New Fault Named, New Clues Emerge About Cebu Earthquake The recent magnitude-6.9 earthquake that rocked northern Cebu on September 30 has been traced to a newly named geological feature: the Bogo Bay Fault. A team from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed on October 3 that the fault’s on-land extension runs through…
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Experts link new Bogo Bay Fault to magnitude-6.9 Cebu quake
New fault named Bogo Bay Fault identified as quake source Officials and scientists have confirmed that the recently named Bogo Bay Fault is the source of the magnitude-6.9 earthquake that jolted northern Cebu on September 30. A team from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced on October 3 that the fault’s on-land…
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Manila Earthquake Devastation: 72 Dead, Rescue Efforts
Overview: A powerful quake rattles Manila and nearby areas A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck near Manila, Philippines, at a depth of about 19 kilometers. The tremor unleashed a sequence of strong aftershocks, with magnitudes around 7.0, sending thousands scrambling from offices, homes, and schools. The shaking reached as far as…
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Philippines Earthquake Strikes Cebu City; Visayas Braces for Aftershocks
What Happened Overnight, a sequence of powerful earthquakes rattled the Cebu City area in the Visayas region of the Philippines. Authorities reported three strong tremors, measuring magnitudes 6.9, 7.0, and 7.0, sending residents rushing from homes, offices, and streets into open spaces. The tremors were felt across several municipalities in the Visayas, prompting urgent evacuation…
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Violent Philippines Earthquake Kills 26 as Bantayan Church Collapses
Overview A violent earthquake struck central Philippines, killing at least 26 people as it unleashed chaos across Cebu province. The epicenter was near Bantayan Island, off the northern tip of Cebu, where an ancient Catholic church was toppled and its tower collapsed amid a shower of debris and a garland of lights that swung during…
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Cebu Earthquake: 27 Dead, 140+ Injured After 6.9-Magnitude Quake Off Philippines
Overview of the Cebu earthquake A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Cebu City, in the central Philippines, just before 10 p.m. local time on Sept. 30. The quake measured 6.9 magnitudes and occurred at a shallow depth of about 10 km, according to monitoring agencies. Officials said the tremor triggered aftershocks and widespread…
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Devastating 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Leyte-Manila Corridor
Overview: A 6.9–Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Philippines A powerful 6.9‑magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines yesterday, with the epicenter reported near the Leyte region at a shallow depth of about 10.4 kilometers. The tremor was widely felt across several islands, including Leyte, Samar, and parts of Luzon, reaching Manila and neighboring metropolitan areas with noticeable…